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Intellectual Property,
Government,
Entertainment & Sports

Apr. 18, 2018

The most significant music licensing bill in a generation

The Music Modernization Act is the product of broad consensus adopted by both the music business and its historic combatants.

Jordan Bromley

Parnter
Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP

11355 W Olympic Blvd
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Email: jbromley@manatt.com

Jordan's experience lies in recognizing talented artists, individuals and companies, developing strategy to achieve long-term success, and protecting their interests by rigorously negotiating and drafting the agreements forming the basis of their business relationships.

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The most significant music licensing bill in a generation
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Dubbed "the most significant licensing bill in a generation," the Music Modernization Act is the product of broad consensus adopted by both the music business and its historic combatants. The House Judiciary Committee approved the act last week, and the Senate is expected to introduce a version of the bill soon.

Here's a brief breakdown of what it is. It combines three bills: The CLASSICS Act, the AMP Act, and the (confusingly) Music...

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